Perfusionist

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Facility Name: St. Vincent Hospital and St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana
• Schedule: Monday to Friday

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated perfusionist to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established team
• Call structure: Divided by 14 perfusionists
• Practice setting:Inpatient-OR based
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Perfusion
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Lead assigned staff in operation of extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.
• Malpractice coverage with tail

About the Facility

• 840 bed hospital
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Serves diverse, statewide population primarily focusing on Marion County while acting as a referral center for all 92 Indiana counties.
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Perfusionists Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Perfusionist credentialed from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.